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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,425.76, 42,639.18 and 9,710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,425.76, 42,639.18 and 9,710.08 is: 14,565.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,425.76 : 42,639.18 = 9,710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,425.76/42,639.18 = 9,710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,425.76x = 42,639.18 × 9,710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,425.76x = 414,029,848.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,029,848.93/28,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,565.30

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